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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 15h

For your listening pleasure #324

Sugar Horse - The Grand Scheme of Things

In their own words this album is a "sidestep" from their usual output, but for whatever reason this English band produced a pretty accessible post-hardcore album.

#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/

The Grand Scheme of Things, by Sugar Horse

9 track album

sugarhorse.bandcamp.com

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 1d

For your listening pleasure #323

JADE - The Pacification of Death

An international collective of artists from multiple projects come together to create a progressive, atmospheric death/doom album that is definitely worth a listen.

#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/

The Pacification Of Death, by JADE

6 track album

emperorjade.bandcamp.com

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 2d

This reminds me of the choice between "balance" and "neutrality" in reporting. I would always select the latter and argue that the former would often give more weight to one side of the discussion than is warranted.

#Deepcut #auspol

Australian journalism prizes 'objectivity' over truth

The dispute between Chris Hedges and David Marr reveals much about the state of our press

www.deepcutnews.com

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 2d

For your listening pleasure #322

Autumn Nostalgie - Metanoia

Slovakian post-black/blackgaze band that I only recently came across and am yet to explore their back catalogue. But I really like the atmosphere on this album so I will go back at some point.

#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/

Metanoia, by Autumn Nostalgie

8 track album

autumnnostalgie.bandcamp.com

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 2d

It's quite juvenile, but I still associate the word "shelved" with something one does with suppositories.

Therefore I read headlines like this with a smile.

Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 3d

Why?

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Kirsten Drysdale @kdriz.bsky.social · 3d

This is my 15 minute documentary about how AI is turbocharging enshittification.

Or maybe it's just a Public Service Announcement for anyone seeing ads for AI-generated “educational” apps: be warned - they are slop at best, scams at worst.

youtu.be/y0BcCKUO0tE?...

Why AI Apps Are Computer Vomit SCAMS

YouTube video by TheInternetReviewed

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 3d

For your listening pleasure #321

Times of Grace - The Hymn of a Broken Man

A side project of two of the guys from Killswitch Engage. It's metalcore, but more melodic.

This is an excellent album - energetic, emotional, catchy. Their follow-up... not so much.

#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/

Times Of Grace | The Hymn Of A Broken Man [FULL ALBUM] - YouTube

Times Of Grace | The Hymn Of A Broken Man [FULL ALBUM] #TimesOfGrace #TheHymnOfABrokenMan

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 3d

It kinda makes sense in FPS games.

Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 4d

It's hard to know what's real and what's not these days... so many businesses churning out various ads to try to catch your clicks (and cash). Safe bet: just don't click.

Anyway... Kirsten Drysdale injecting more good stuff onto the internet.

#TheInternetReviewed

Why AI Apps Are Computer Vomit SCAMS

YouTube video by TheInternetReviewed

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 4d

I'm totally for the banning of closed-door lobbying.

Not sure about these spending caps... I just think the monitoring process will be too difficult/expensive.

I'd rather control/monitor the funds on the way in.

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 4d

... can donate.
2. All political party income must be processed via a publicly-available platform (where names are published with the amounts) with no lower threshold for reporting. (including "memberships").
3. Parties no longer get to decide whether income is a donation or otherwise.

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 4d

Political funding is a tricky one.

The amounts parties are paid per vote is a nice, neutral way to fund them, but it penalises the small and independent and makes unseating incumbents harder.

My current thinking is that donations are okay, but:
1. Only private individuals and public companies ...

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 4d

For your listening pleasure #320

Coroner - Dissonance Theory

Despite being one of the more venerable bands around, this is my first venture into Coroner-land. This Swiss band has put together a pretty cool, modern thrash album with a nice hint of groove.

#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/

Dissonance Theory (24-bit HD audio), by Coroner

10 track album

coronerofficial.bandcamp.com

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 5d

Cafes:

1. Tell us if your default approach is *not* to butter your toast.
2. How about using something other than brioche for your burgers (or maybe give an option that isn't sweet).

That is all.

#food

Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 5d

For your listening pleasure #319

Void Dancer - Prone Burial

This is isn't the Seattle sound I went through my formative years with... this is some heavy progressive death... with maybe a hint of sludge?

They recently released a new album, but this was my entry point.

#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/

Prone Burial, by Void Dancer

8 track album

voiddancer.bandcamp.com

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 5d

I have nothing to add.

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 6d

For your listening pleasure #318

Appalooza - The Shining Son

I originally mistook this band as being from the US... such was their sound, but like The Necromancers, this French band puts out an excellent version of southern-tinged stoner metal.

#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/

The Shining Son, by Appalooza

9 track album

appalooza.bandcamp.com

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 6d

I reckon anyone celebrating the result or "claiming victory" is wrong. There's no winners here.

#essendon #merrett

Essendon held their nerve and their man Zach Merrett – but to what end? | Jonathan Horn

The Bombers captain couldn’t be more contemptuous of the place, but the club is claiming victory – it’s a fitting summary of the AFL trade period

www.theguardian.com

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 7d

MØL have a new album coming out in early 2026, but here's the first release from that album.

Instantly recognisable as a MØL track and with the same atmosphere, melody and heaviness that I've come to expect.

youtu.be/Jq94LUIUJws?...

MØL - Garland (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

YouTube video by Nuclear Blast Records

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 7d

For your listening pleasure #317

Before the Dawn - Cold Flare Eternal

Finnish gothic melodeath band that took about 10 years off. I didn't think much of their return album, Stormbringers, but this album (released this year) is probably their best to date.

#HeavyMetal #metalsky \m/

Before the Dawn - Cold Flare Eternal (FULL ALBUM)

YouTube video by Rock And Metal Releases

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 8d

And I'm sure they were thankful.

It was handy to have a good commander in BF2 - particularly if they were able to recognise the effective squads and provide the spotting/UAV/supply drops that aided the army.

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Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 8d

That was largely my approach in BF2. My shooting was poor, so I aimed to keep people alive.

Man... that was a great game.

#BF2Forever

Derek Jarman 🤘🟥⬛ @derekjarman.bsky.social · 8d

For anyone who happens to live in Georgia (US state).

Also contains information about how power company profits are regulated that is broadly relevant for all states.

Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 9d

Hey Georgia! @hankgreen.bsky.social has a convincing pitch for why you should vote AGAINST THE REPUBLICANS in the upcoming Georgia Public Service Commission special election! Potentially save consumers money, kick out some Rs, feel good! YOUR VOTE WILL COUNT HUGELY! www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...

I Need 1% of Georgia to Watch This Video

YouTube video by Hank Green

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